From sun-soaked modernist facades in Silver Lake to classic Spanish bungalows in Pasadena, homeowners across Los Angeles rely on glass to flood their living spaces with natural light. Sliding doors, picture windows, custom shower enclosures and rooftop skylights have become signature design elements in the region’s residential architecture. However, sourcing, pricing and scheduling glass work can be frustrating when every neighborhood comes with its own permitting rules, microclimates and supply-chain quirks.
CountBricks was built to remove that friction. By combining live voice capture with instant AI takeoffs, our platform produces accurate, line-item glass estimates in minutes—so builders, remodelers and DIY-savvy homeowners can keep projects moving.
• Window replacement for single-family homes and ADUs
• Frameless and framed shower enclosures
• Sliding door retrofits for patio or balcony access
• Custom glass railings and stair panels
• Skylight installation or leak remediation
• Tempered or laminated safety upgrades
Instead of juggling notebooks and measuring tapes, simply talk through the scope on your phone. CountBricks listens, transcribes and tags every dimension, opening count and hardware note in real time.
Our proprietary database pulls the latest Southern California glass pricing, labor rates and disposal fees. Whether you need low-E dual-pane units or self-cleaning coatings, CountBricks selects the correct SKU and matches it to local supplier costs.
If you have digital plans, upload them to CountBricks.com/takeoffs. The platform identifies window and door symbols, calculates square footage and integrates the data directly into your estimate—eliminating manual entry errors.
• Energy code compliance: Title 24 requirements often demand higher-performance glazing
• Seismic safety: Tempered or laminated panels are mandatory in many locations
• Access and logistics: Narrow hillside roads or high-rise condo freight elevators influence labor hours
• Permit fees: City or county review costs vary widely from Venice to Woodland Hills
• Design complexity: Curved glass, etched finishes and custom hardware add premium markups
1. Create a free account at CountBricks.com/sign-up
2. Open a new project and choose “Residential Glass” as your category
3. Press the microphone icon and describe each opening, size and desired spec
4. Review the autogenerated line items and adjust quantities if needed
5. Click “Generate PDF” to receive a branded quote ready for client approval
• Reference our local materials guide at CountBricks.com/services to show homeowners why tempered glass is required near doors
• Use the built-in markup calculator to compare bronze vs. clear anodized frames in seconds
• Attach photos directly in the mobile app; visual context cuts clarification calls by 40 %
• Schedule supplier lead-time alerts so you know when to order obscure sizes
• Sync estimates to CountBricks invoices for seamless change-order tracking
Speed: Most users report cutting two days of back-and-forth from each bid cycle.
Accuracy: Dynamic pricing updates ensure you never quote outdated supplier rates.
Professionalism: Our polished PDF outputs reflect your brand and list CSI-coded tasks that building inspectors love.
Ready to eliminate guesswork on your next sliding door retrofit or skylight swap? Create your free CountBricks account and experience AI-driven glass Los Angeles estimating built for residential pros.
When the Ramirez family decided to open their mid-century living room to a backyard pool, they needed a 12-foot sliding glass door that met today’s energy codes without compromising the home’s vintage charm. Their contractor, Suncrest Builders, turned to CountBricks for a same-day estimate.
• Using the mobile app, the project manager recorded dimensions, wall thickness and preferred anodized frame finish in under three minutes.
• CountBricks instantly matched the spec to low-E dual-pane glass, calculated seismic safety film requirements and factored in hillside delivery surcharges.
• The generated estimate showed materials, labor and permit fees separately, giving the homeowners clear visibility. They approved within 24 hours.
• Procurement alerts kept everyone on schedule; glass arrival was synced with demolition to avoid storage damage.
Result: The door was installed two weeks faster than the neighborhood average, saving the client $1,400 in rental equipment costs and eliminating one entire site visit.
• Capture accurate elevations during the voice walkthrough—CountBricks adjusts crane costs automatically.
• Leverage blueprint takeoffs for multi-opening remodels; bulk ordering often unlocks 5-10 % supplier discounts.
• Keep your CountBricks material library updated with preferred frame colors to avoid change orders.
Whether you’re tackling a full façade replacement in Santa Monica or adding a bathroom skylight in Echo Park, CountBricks streamlines every step—from measure to invoice. Visit CountBricks.com/consultation to book a free demo and see why Los Angeles contractors trust our platform for glass accuracy that wins bids.
